At Culture Coffee, they take pride in more than just serving top-notch coffee, espresso, and tea. Their lineup of specialty drinks is always fresh, and now you can even wind down with beer and wine. Pair your favorite brew with pastries fresh from the oven, brunch sandwiches, or something savory off their lunch menu, baked in-house or crafted to order.
But Culture Coffee is more than great food and drinks.
The walls feature a rotating collection of art from local creators, and most pieces are for sale. Buy one if a piece catches your eye; most of the proceeds go straight to the artist. Culture Coffee is all about supporting the surrounding talent, not turning into a formal gallery. If the artists bring their friends and family in to see their work, everybody wins.
The vibe? Guests sum it up best. Kim raves, “Such a great vibe at this place! Great food and drinks too. The owner is very welcoming. Open mic night is a blast; don’t miss it!”
Josh calls it, “Such a cool place to hang out! Always friendly faces, great food, music, even beer, wine, and mimosas.”
Lauren, a regular, puts it simply: “My all-time favorite coffee shop in the area. The staff is delightful; the Italian breakfast sandwich is my all-time favorite breakfast sandwich ever. Came in today and Ray was nothing short of a RAY of sunshine.”
Free Wi-Fi, expert baristas, and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere: these are just a few reasons people love it here. And you don’t even need to love coffee to enjoy live music or open mic night.
Owner Dan Klein explains what sets Culture Coffee apart: “We serve amazing, fresh, locally roasted coffee and food prepared to order, but the real magic is the sense of community.
Dan explains that they put the spotlight on independent musicians, especially those doing something original. “Four nights a week when the season’s going, we fill the place with live music, that’s not your standard bar-band stuff. Every Friday, our open mic brings out everyone: seasoned experts, first-timers, young kids, even folks in their nineties. The youngest we’ve had is five. You don’t need anything but your instrument; we supply the rest and just plug you in. We do this all summer, every single Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. It’s open to everyone, and the energy is always positive.”
Dan says when the summer quiets down and other places close early, Culture Coffee stays open late on Fridays. That means music and laughter well into the night, a scene that’s more community-minded with a different vibe than anything you’ll find at a bar. Everyone’s welcome, no matter your age or whether you’re there to play, listen, or just sip a drink. High school students get space to work on their music, and seasoned musicians give advice or join in. It’s all about supporting each other, learning, and having fun together.
So stop in and experience Culture Coffee for the coffee, the art, the music, or just the friendly faces.
Location 405 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL 941-460-8542
Hours
Monday – Thursday
6:30am – 3pm
Friday
6:30am – 10pm
Saturday
6:30am – 3pm
Sunday
7am – 2pm
*Open late during special events.
